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Sft-4$(*Mg Courier,
N. DW1NELL, Editor & Proprietor.
Tharaday Morning, April 4, 1801.
“ Wars and Rumor* of Wars.”
The current of events is rushing rap
idly forward and the notes of warlike
preparation are being sounded in near
ly every county cif the Confederate
States. The readiness with which men
everywhere respond to their country’s
call, shows their warm, glowing patriot
ism, entire confidence! in our rulers,
and even an impatience to defend our
just rights that have bean so wantonly
assailed. Actual war may not be com
menced,— we pray God it may not and
present indications tend to confirm tlu^
d es j ro —but if the clangor of the bra
zen trumpet is heard, and the air. re
sounds with the clash of arms, the
booming of cannon, and the roar of
battle; then the love of liberty and
the justice of our cause will so nerve
the Southern arm as to make it certain
that victory will perch upon our stan
dards. There perhaps, sever was a
people who contemplated war with
such entire confidence of success, based
upon such deep and unfaltering deter
mination to win it, as that which now
animates our people and fires the South
ern heart.
But as yet no irrevocable step lias
been taken. Lincoln is afraid to do
w right fnd dare not do wrong, in.thi6 mat
ter, involving as it does his own des^ruc-
tion and that of his parties ; and so, Un. ( male Institute, wero given with a hearty
From Atlanta Confederacy of April 1st.
Arrival of Up-Country Volunteers-**
The Departure.
At 12 o’clock to-day, an extra train
by the Atlanta 4 West Point Kail Road
brought to our city the “Newnan
Guards”—Capt. llarvcy—composed 4 of
80 men. This fine company arrived
amidst stirring martial music and firing
of cannon. Under escort of Capt. W.
T. Wilson, of flie I'ulton Dragoons,
they paraded in line in front of the At
lanta Hotel, and weio received in a pa
triotic speech by the Hon. L. J. Oartrell,
which was elegantly responded to by
Col. Hendricks, of Newnan. They
were then invited by Dr. Joseph Thomp
son, mine host of the Atlanta, into his
house, where a sumptuous repast was
served up for them, to which they did
amplejustice.
At one o’clock, the State Road train,
with two companies—the Ringgold Vol-
unteeis—83 men—under Capt. H. J.
Sprayberry, and the Cartersville Guards
—84 men—under Capt. Larry.
At Ii P. M., 223 young ladies of the
Atlanta Female Institute, came in a
body and were formed in a line on the
East side of the Atlanta Hotel, under
the management of Professors May son
and Howard. The Gate City Guards
hod been previously formed in line in
front of where the young ladies were
stationed. Each young lady had n
small flag of the Confederate .States,
made of paper cambric, with the "bars”
and “stars” beautifully printed thereon.
Each flag also had the inscription—
“From the Young Ladies of the Atlan
ta Female Institute. None hut the
brave deserve the fair.” Miss Kane, on
the part of the Ladies, made a few ap
propriate remarks, when all the young
ladies in a body, stepped forward and
presented to each member of the Guards
one of the very beautiful miniature
flags which they held in their hands.—
Three cheers for the Ladies of the Fa
der all sorts of pretences, lie procrasti
nates decided action. It is probably
his policy to attempt to worry the South
into terms. By keeping the Confeder
ate States in constant expectation of war,
yet without coming to an actual eonfliot,
he hopes to so increase the taxes aisd
other burdens of our government as to
create disaffection among tlio people,
and then, through the mediation of the
Border States, seduce us again into the
Federal Union. Of course this is en
tirely impossible, and so far as accom
plishing anything is concerned, he
might ns well attempt to change the
course of the Mississippi River and
cause its waters to flow through his do
minions, for the advancement of their
manufacturing interests. But still ho
may undertake this course, for he is
almost entirely ignorant of the unity
and harmony of our people and the
strong determination that exists to
maintain our independence. He and
his party have misjudged the South all
the while.
But while Lincoln is trying to appear
to do nothing, President Davis is ma
king all possible preparations to compel
the'Kederal Government to recogni/.eour
independence. Anderson will soon be
starved out of Fort Sumter and arrange
ments are being made os rapidly as
possible to force the United States for
ces from Fort Pickens. Already the
Confederate army at the ‘latter Fort
exceeds five thousand men and there
are nearly as many more on tho way
there. It is reported that Slemmer
has intimated that if the demand is
made with a sufficient force to main
tain it,‘lie will surrender Fort Pickens.
If he does this, very well; but if he
refuses them we must take it any how,
and not allow Lincoln to keep us in
apprehension and put the government
to the unnecessary expense of keeping
a large, inactive army.
A1 though their observations are not
published, it is not presumable that our
Commissioners at Washington City are
asleep, and, doubtless, President Davis
bases his action upon knowledge derived
through them.
Virginia State Convention.
Tho first two resolutions of the report
of the Committee on Federal rela
tions in the Virginia State Convention,
wove, on Thursday last adopted with
out amendment. They are as follows :
1. Bo it resolved and declared by the peo
ple of the State of Virginia, in Convention
assembled, That States which composed
Jho United States of America, when the
Federal Constitution was formed, were
independent sovereignties, and in adop
ting that instrument tho people of each
State agreed to associate with the
people of the other States upon a
footingof exact equality. It is the duty
therefore, of the common Government
to respect the rights of the States and
the equality of the people thereof, and
within the just limits of the Constitu
tion to protect with equal care the great
interests that spring from tho institu
tions of each.
2. African slavery is a vital part of
the social system of the States wherein
it exists, and as that form of servitude
existed when the Union
Late News.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
AFRICA.
—O - “
Niw York, March 31.—The steam
ship Africa, with Liverpool dates to
the 16th inst., arrived here to-day.
connKRCIAL NEWS.
Liverpool Cotton Market.—The
sales of cotton for the past week reach
ed 58,200 bales, of which speculators
took 9,500 bales, and exporters 11,000
bales. The market opened declining,
but subsequently recovered under the
steamship Kangaroo’s advices, and
closed firm at last", week’s quotations.
Sales on Friday 15,000 bales, of which
speculators and exporters took 7,000
bales. Sales of Saturday 25,000 bales,
of which speculators and exporters
took 8,000 bales. Hewitt reports the
market buoyant, and an advance of
fully Id. Middling Orleans at 7id.,
Middling Mobiles ujd., Middling Up
lands 6Jd. The markot closed anvan-
cing.
Liverpool General Markets.—Bread
stuffs firm. Frovisicns quiet.
London Money Market.—Consols
were quoted at 92a92J.
GENERAL NEWS
The Africa brought .£83,000 in specie.
The bullion in the Bank of England
has increased £260,000.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Tho following was the authorized
quotations of the week
good will, by all who were present, and
tW three more were given by the
crowd for the Guards,
JU this point there was a call for the
lion. T. R. It. Cobb, who was present,
and he, in response, came forward and
made'a most felicitous speech, We are
sorry to be unable to lay before our
readers a copy of this most excellent
speech. After ho had concluded,
large numbor of tho relatives, acquain
tances and friends of the Guards bid
them an affectionate farewell. This
was, indeed, an affecting scene.
At 2 o’clock, all the soldiers had tak
en their seats in the cars, and the train
of the Macon & Western Road moved
off with thirteen passenger cars attach
ed, amidst the booming of cannon, and
the cheering and shouting, of the un
numbered throng, and waving of hen d-
kerchicfs by the ladies from windows
and balconies contiguous.
The greatest gathering that was ever
witnessed in this city took place, to wit
nessed their departure. The Trout
Houso, Atlanta Hotel, Concert Hall,
Depots, Carsheds, tops of cars—and in
deed every available space, was cram
med with living masses of men, women
and children—all eager to see and to
cheer tho departing soldiers.
Many are tho prayers that follow
them to their destination. Many are
the tears that were shed at parting with
them, and many anxious hearts will
sigh for their sale return, with peace
and plenty smiling again over our hap
py land.
Secession in Arkansas.
Wo learn from (he Little Rock True
Democrat of March tho 21st, that the
deliberations of the Arkansas Conven
tion on the question of secession result
ed as heretofore stated in the definito
rejection of the secession ordinance.
The Convention, after having elabor
ately discussed a secession ordinance,
proceed to vote upon it on Monday, the
18th inst, that being the thirteenth
day of the session. This ordinance
was rejected, yeas 35, nays 39, every
member voting. If it had been passed
it required the sanction of the people
before going into effect.
After the rejection of this ordinance
the two parlies in the Convention com
promised their differences, on the 20th
by the adoption of an ordinance provid
ing for an election throughout the State
on the first Monday in August next, at
which the people are to vote on the
question of “co-operation” or “seces
sion,” and another ordinance, in the
form of a resolution, providing for the
sending of five Commissioners to a Con
ference of tho border States, proposed
to be held at Frankfort, Kentucky, on
the 27th of May next, with a view to
eiidmvor to effect an adjustment of (ho
pending troubles, The Convention
then adjourned to the 17th of August.
The effect of the vote of the people
to be taken on the third day of August
next will be as follows: If a majority
of all the votes cast shall be for "seces
sion,” then such vote is to be regarded
as instructing the Convention to pass
au act of immodiate secession, and the
Convention is at once to pass such an
ordinance ; but if a minority of all the
votes shall be cost for “co-operation,”
then the Convention is immediately to
take such steps as may be deemed pro
per to further co-operation with the
border or unseceded slave States, in ef
fort to secure a permanent and satisfac
tory adjustment of the existing section
al controversy.
Startling ir true.—We publish a
dispatch this morning, stating that
England and France are to send a pow-
and the inriadin«ini.~~«f foitae<1 > ! ful to the United States. 'The
- L- 011 0 *- 10 several ' purpose U manifest—any blockade of
States over it within their respective
limits was recognized by the Constitu
tion, any interference to its prejudice
by the Federal authority, or by the au
thorities of the other States, or by the
people thereof, is in delegation from
plam t ight, contrary to the Constitu
tion, offensive and dangerous.
ASjrMessrs. Alderson & Co., of Mo
bile, Ala., are very busy casting caution
balls, Jp-qpo shot, &c„ for the State, and,
in a short time will be ready to cast
cannon.' (Query—.Why cannot like
preparations be made in Atlanta? or
at Konje, or at Etowah ? Why should
the irnii of'Cherokee Georgia be trans-
jieWed to AarsnnaH to Recast info can
non. — Common* sahh.
the Southern ports by the U. S. Govern
ment, will bring John Bull and Johnny
1 Vaneau about it* ears; their ships must
and will be protected, if not willingly,
then by force. A blockade cannot in
jure the South at all, because she has
no ships, or hut very few. The result
iwi a mo . v «mont would be to give
all the carrying business to European
a *i °‘ ey would be allowed free
my os* and egress, while tho Northern
! Mr n0U T > re aie twohorns
“ ow Abe” may
, take the choice of destroying the com-
""" or 8 letting us
t [>on a consideration „(V.
Fair Orleans 7} Mid. Orleans 7
" Mobiles 7} Mid. Mobiles 6}
“ Uplands 72 Mid. Uplands C 11-10
The stcck of cotton at Liverpool was
907,000 bales, of which 750,000 bales
were American.
Hewitt says the market closed very
firm, with full prices and an advancing
tendency.
State of Trade.—Manchester advi
ces were favorable, and there was an
improved tone.
Liverpool General Markets.—Flour
quiet but steady. Wheat firm tint! par
tially a shade dearer. Lard heavy.—
Rosin steady, at opening quoted at 4s
ld(d)4s 2d., but on an increased demand
closed firm at 4s Gd. Spirits of Turpen
tine steady at 31*. Rice firm, Caroli
na at 20s 9d@24s 3d.
GENERAL NEWS.
The Duchess of Kent, tho mother of
Queen Victoria, is dangerously ill.
The London Times redicules the idea
of the Confederate States effecting a
lone after Mississippi’s repudiation.
The surrender of Masina was uncon
ditional. There were five thousand
prisoners and three hundred cannons.
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Washington, March 31.—The Com
missioners feel no uneasiness in regard
to tho evacuation of Fort Sumter or
reinforcement of Fort Pickens, they
being fully satisfied in regard to both
points and they are aiming to achieve
a peaceful solution of the difficulties by
a speedy withdrawal of the troops from
the limits of the Confederacy. The
Commissioners, it is believed, are man
aging this complicated matter with skill
and ability.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Kichhoxd, March 31.—The House
last night modified and passed the Sen
ate resolution iiistrticting the Governor
to prevent the removal of gun* from
Bcllona foundry beyond reach of tho
State authority.
TEXAS NEWS.
New York, "March 31.—The steam
ship Daniel Webster report* haring
landed at Fort Jefferson, Tortuga*,
companies L and M, of the 1st Artil
lery, and at Fort Taylor, Key West,
accompanies F and K, of the same Reg
iment.
The Daniel Webster reports that the
Indians were committing great havoc
among the people in Texas, killing some
and running off their stock. Major
Sibley had charted some of the savages.
Cortinas, it was understood, was
awaiting the departure of the Federal
troops to recommence operations on a
larger scale than heretofore.
[Special Dispatch to the Charleston Courier.]
Important From Washington.
Washington, March 28.—[Detained
in consequence of the line being down.]
Mr. Lamon’s report to-day was the sub
ject of a Cabinet meeting. It confirms
tne previous dispatches from Major
Anderson, that ho cannot hold out
much longor. Mr. Lamon gives it as
his opinion that it is almost irnpos
»iblo to roinforce tha garrison at Sum
ter. He left no order with Major An
derson for tho evacuation of tho Fort,
but will probably return to Charleston
in a few days with orders for tho evacu
ation.
The Cabinet meeting is understood
to have boon unanimous in advising
the withdrawal of the troops from Sum
ter. F
Although President Lincoln has re
fute^ to make public Major Anderson’s
dispatches, it is known that there is no
grmind for alleged discrepancies in
cbern as has been oliarged.
The Confederate Commissioners have
received no intimation of any reply as
yot to their demand for recognitiou,
but have determined to comply with
the advice of their Government to tarry
here awhile.
Col. A. Dudley Mann left to-day for
Europe, quite hopeful of tho success of
his mission.
The Senate has adjourned sine die,
and crowds of disappointed politicians
arc leaving.
J. E. Harvey, who was nominated
to-day us Minister to Portugal, (and
since confirmed,) was once at Char
leston, but for the last twenty years
has been a resident of Washington. He
is a newspaper correspondent, and ha*
been editor of the Philadelphia North
American. Before leaving on his mi*,
sion he will visit his relatives in Char-
WASHINGTOX AFFAIRS.
Washington, April 1.—The New York
Tribune’* apccial correspondence from
Washington say* that the President Te
serves to himself the ultimate decision
in regard to the re-inf#rcement of Fort
Sumter, about which the Cabinet was
unanimous, with one exception, two
weeks ago, but different views have
recently been presented, not without
leaving an impression favorable to
the feasibility of introducing men and
supplies.
The correspondent adds that several
leading naval officers have expressed
the belief that the batteries guarding
the entrance to the Chuileston habor
might be run with steamers without
more than ordinary risk, but they agree
that the enterprise should be executed
at night.
The above view is entertained by the
agent that was sent to make a personal
inspection for the satisfaction of the
Administration.
Washington, April 1.—Those that are
best informed outside the Cabinet confi
dently assert that the Cabinet on Satur
day resolved upon an immediate evacu
ation of Fort Sumter.
The above, however, should not yet
bo accepted us a fixed fact.
CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS.
Washington, April 1.—The few re
turns received from Connecticut show
Republican gains.
UNITED STATES LOAN.
Washington, April 2.—The Govern
ment loan was taken to-day at about
93). Nearly thirty millions wore bid
for.
TEXAS NEWS.
New Orleans, April 2.—Galveston
advices state that Col. Ford had roceiv
ed information from Matamoras, that
Gen. Ampudia with three thousand
Mexicans, was marching on Browns
ville.
Col. Ford ordered all the navy guns
and ordinance stores at Brazos island to
be shipped. A scone of difficulties was
an ticipated.
The Mohawk arrived oft’ Pass Casello
on the 29th,
The Coatzacoalcos sailed with eight
hundred troops. The Empire City and
the Star of tho West were lying at the
Pass.
MARKETS.
Modilk, April 2.—Sales of cotton to
day 2,200 bales ; middlings at 121 cents
Sale* three days 4,900 bales. Receipts
three days 3,500 bales.
Montgomery, April 1.—John Boston,
Esq., has been re-appointed Collector of
the Port of Savannah.
Another Colciibiad.—The Central
Railroad train yesterday brought an
other “hull-dog” for Gov. Brown. This
we believe, makes the sixth received
within a week.—Sav. News.
CIRCULAR.
I TffE Undersigned! appointed by )ii»
# Excellency tho Governor, Brigadier
General of Volunteers provided for in the
Act to provide for the public defenoe, ap
proved 18th December, 1860, calls for Volun-
eers from tlie counties herein named, to wit:
Banks, Campbell, Curroll, Cass, Catoosa,
Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Cobb, Coweta,
Dado, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth,
Franklin, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwin
nett, Hart, Habersham, Haralson, Heard,
Jackson, Lumpkin, Milton, Murray, Pauld
ing, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Towns, Union,
Walker, Walton, Whitfield and White.
2. Volunteers will be reeoived by Com
panies, to the number of twenty companies
of Infantry, four companies of Artilllery, (to
be organized and and drilled ns Infantry;
unless otherwise equipped) live companies of
“ Iflomcn, and four companies of Cavalry.
By order No. 2 from the Adjutant’s Gene
ral's Office, Executive Department, “this or-
canuation contemplates eighty rank and file
or Companies of Infantry and Riflemen:
sixty rank and file for companies of Caval
ry, and sixty-five rank and file for companies
ot Artillery; and it is desirable that the ac
tual strength of companies shall approach
the organization as nearly as possible.
2. Where there is not a volunteer compa
ny in a county, who tender thair services,
and a company is specially organized to
meet the call of State, the election of com
missioned officers must be held in tho pres
enco of a Judge cf the Iuferior Court or
Justice of the Peace and one freeholder
The return of elections, certified, will be
made immediately to the office of the Ad
jutant General, at Miilodgeville.
Upon receipts of their [commissions, Cap
tains of Companies will report forthwith by
letter, to the Head Quarters of the Brigade
at Marietta. # »
4. When a sufficient number of Companies
shall have responded to this call, the elec
tion of Field Officers by the commissioned
officers of companies in each arm of service
will be ordered.
5. Major F. W. CAPERS, has been appoint
ed Brigado Adjutant and Inspector Genorul
WM. PHILLIPS, Brig. Gen.,
apr2-twAwlt 4th Brigade Ga. Volunteers.
A PLACE
WORTH VISITING.
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SPLENDID
JEWELRY
Conservative Reaction in the North.
—The New York Tribune gives the fol
lowing particulars of the conservative
re-action in the North:
“But our town elections have just
been held in 38 of our 60 counties, and
the aggregate result is 529 Republican
survivors to 215 of all sorts—a larger
portion of Republicans than were ever
aefore chosen. Yet, in the face of this
unmistakable demonstration, and of the
kindred response of New Hampshire
which has just elected a Republican
Governor, Legislature, and full dclega
tion to Congress by a round 4,000 ma
jority—more than tho avorago Republi
can tnqjority at all her State elections
since the Republican party was organ iz-
ed there—Mr. John Cochrane, tho cast
off’servant of a cast-off'aud utterly used
up party, asssumes toro-assure Virginia
in the name and behalf of the State of
New York! Could imposture ho more
impudent ?”
mercc of
alone.
onsideration of the
enttre matter, he will probably adont
the fitter policy.—.Sp j.maA ltf u
leston. t |) —
gygr-A correspondent of the Chronole
A Sentinel, recommend* Judge Linton
Stephens for the next Oovei nor of Ueur
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NOTICE.
T HE Annual Meeting of Rome Mutual
Insurance Company will be held «n
the FIRST MONDAY in MAY, at the Bail
road Depot at 10 o’clock, A. M.
C. II. STILLWELL,
»pr4twAw4w Sec’y.
J. B. MURPHY,
RESID’NT^^^DENTIS'
ROME, GA.
T HE undersigned, grateful to the citizens
of Floyd and the adjacent counties, fur
a liberal patronage daring the last four years
would aunonneo that ho is still prepared to
perform all operations, citlior for preserving
the natural, »r inserting artificial teeth in
the most approved manner.
He solicits special attention to a now mode
of inserting artificial teeth, regarded by
many of the host dentists, North and South,
superior to all other plans now in uso. Thoso
who have us«d this style of work for four
years, say that it is more pleasant to wear, and
easier to the mouth, easier kept clean, ani
sweeter than other materal, being freo from
joints and crevicBs for the retention of food
He is now prepared to put np tho above styl<
of work, from one-hall to one-third less than
gold platos, aud can cofidently recommend
it to his patrons.
1 J. B. MURPHY
Office ovor H. A. Smith’s Book Store.
opr5wly
LOOK HERE!
Tobacco Chewers!
T HOSE who Wish to quit tho use of To
bacco, can easily do so by using an An
tidoto thut I have, which soon destroys a'
desire for it. I will send it, postage trie, I
any one for $2 00. It is entirely harmless,
aud iu any case of failure, I will refund th
money
jan22tw»wlm
Address
p. J SEWELL, Villanow,
Walker co., Ga.
IN ROME. GA.
Where is displayed, in fine taste a splendid
. Stock of
Jewelry and Silver Ware.
A. BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF
GOLD AND SILVER
wMbTommn,
Clocks of every variety,
From $1 to $100.
Fine China and Glass Ware.
usical Jnatntmenia,
CUTLERY,
Walking Canes, Toys,
Fish Tackle, Fancy Articles,
AND
HOUSEHOLD WARES.
SPECTACLES
OF GOLD, SILVEB AND STEEL,
Mado to order, and fitted to every condition
of sight, in tho most skillful manner.
TIIE
WORK DEPARTMENT
IS COMPLETE.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry
Bl’HCTAULES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Ac., REPAIRED by Artists of the first
Ability’.
WALKING CANES RAUF TO ORD1U.
HAIR JEWELRY mado to ordsr and
mounted with gold iu tho most fashionabl*
style.
E ’ 1
’ANY. >
fl, 1801. J
LOST.
A NOTE on Barrett A Todd, payable to
mvself. for originally one hundred and
fi.ly dollars, dated Juno 20tli, I860, with di
T *Al*o*a not* on R. W. B. Merritt, foV four
hundred dollars, payable to myself, endors
ed by E. M. Johnson, fisted in May or June
IfifiO, dli* sixty days after daff, with some
"parties will not trade lbr either of the
above notes, as they have'been pstdI me.
m»r53twJtw2w , JQfcHUA KING.
Forwarding office
South Carolina Railroad Company,
Charleston, March 1 ft,
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS.
T HE South Carolina Railroad Company
having determined to discontinue this
Department of their service, tho undersigned,
who has been the lato Forwarding Agent of
the Company for the last four years, has as
sociated with him, tho Chief Clerk in the
Department, and under the name of Gantt A
Stonky, will continue to receive and forward
such nrticles as may ba consigned to his care.
He trusts, by strict personal attention, to -
tain a very liberal share of the business of
tlfe Department.
Parties are reminded that all goods reach
ing this point from points beyond the Con
federate States of America, must be entered
at the Custom House; and that duties are
payable on suoh as were not purchased on
or before the 28th of February last, and la
den on ship board on or before the Iblh of
March inst., save such as are on the Free
Lists.
It is, therefore, necessary that remittances
be mado to pay the duties, where duties are
payable, and, in all cases, to cover the expense
of Custom Bouse entry, whether the ooodt arc
free or not. Prompt compliance will prevent
delay and expenso, as all articles not entored
and permitted will bo stored by the Custom
House officers.
The South Carolina Railroad Company
will advance, ns heretofore, th* charges of
Freight, Drayagc and Wharfage; but not the
expenses connected with the Custom House
Rates of charging for forwarding will bo
very moderate, and may be bad on applica
tion to Gantt A Stoney.to whom all bfisinois
communications should b« addressed,
i The undersigned refers to the otfieers of
4hw Charleston Railroad Company, to the
Hon. Chas. J. Jenkins, of Augusta, Ga.; to
the customers of the Forwarding Depart
ment, and to *11 Merchant* of standing in
the city of Charleston, end respectfully so-
1 iei,saT 1 b.rMsb*r. T Of M Patron^ NTTi
i Late Forwarding Agent S. C. It. R.
U>ar30tw3w
LOAN FOR THE DEFENCE
OF THE
Confederate States.
T HE undersigned h»ve been requested by
the Secretary of the Treasury of the
Confederate States of North America, as Com
missioners for the Stato of Georgia, to bring
forward in said State, five millions of th*
loan of fifteen millions of dollars, recently
authorized by Act of Congress. For the pur
pose of affording an opportunity to all who
may be willing te take a part of this loan,
we propose to nave books opened on the I7lh
day of April next, at the following points,
aud at such other places as we may hereafter
designate, viz: Savannah, Augusta, Macon,
Columbus, Atlanta, Milledgeville, Athens
and Rome.
Special notice of the place where the Books
will be opened, and of thejpersens appointed
fur this purpose, at each of these points, will
bo in due time given. Below we submit a
statement from the Secretary, which in con
nection with the Act, is plainly explanatory
of th* nature and oharactor of the loan—
And wc express the confident hope, that ear
fellow citizens will approve of this direct ap
peal to the people, rather than to foreign
capitalists, for the means of carrying on our $
new Government; and that all possessed of
the means will feel it their duty to avail
themselves of an opportunity which enables
them te make an entirely safe and profitable
investment, and at the same time, contribute
aid to the cause of patriotism and their
country. EBEN’R STARNES, j
JOS. MILLIGAN, } Corn’rs
WM. B. JOHNSTON,)
Augusta, March 22, 1861.
Loan for the Defence of the Confede
rate States.
FIVE MILLIONS of this most advanta-
gcous investment will be offered to the pub
lic on tho 17th of April ensuing, and every
citizen throughout tho Confederate State*
will hauo the opportunity ol taking a share
of the benefit, and at the samo time of sus
taining the cauec of his country.
Bonds with coupons will bo issued in sums
from $1400 to $00, and where it is preferred,
stock certificates in the usual form may be
had. The interest is at EIGHT FER CENT,
per annum, paj-ablo every six months at all
our principal cities.
The debt has tho very unusual and impor
tant socurity of a duty of one-eight of a
cent per pound, or about 02 cents per halo,
on all cotton exported. This duty, under all
circumstances, of peace or war, "secures the
punctual payment ot tho interest, and fur
nishes a sinking fund for tho redemption of
tho principal. The coupons, when due, are
receivable inpayment of tbe duty on cotton,
and are thus made available us coin, every
where in our country. In order to enable
all portions of our people to take a part of
this valuable investment, and to exhibit
their common interest in raising funds for
the common defence, books of subscription
will be opened at the cities and principal in
terior towns; five per cent, must be paid in
cash at the time of subscription, and the re
mainder oil or before the 1st of May—inter
est to ruu from the date of such payment.—
Persons desiring to Becure their subscriptions
may pay in cash the whole amount, and lake
a receipt for the delivery of bonds or stork.
To equalize the rat* of subscription at ul!
oints, and to enable all persons convenient-
y to subscribe, current bank notes ot the
place will be received at their market value
in coin.
In case of an over subscription, preference
will be given first to those who pay down
their whole subscription; next to subscriber*
of $i0; next to subscribers of $100.
C. G. MEMMINGER,
Secretary of I lie Treasury.
Montgomery; Ala., March 16. 1861.
For more complete information to all con
cerned, a copy of tho Act of Congress is sub
joined :
AN ACT to raise money for tho support of
the Government, and to provide for the
Defence of the Confederate States ef
America.
Skc. 1. The Confederate States of America
do onact, That the President of the Confed
erate States be, and lie is hereby authorized
at any time within twelve months after tho
passage of this Act, to borrow, on tho credit
of the Confederate States, o sum not exceed
ing fifteen millions of dollars, or so much
thereof ns, in his opinion, the exigencies of
the public may require, to be applied to the
payment of appropriations made by lnw for
the support ot the Government and for the
defences of the Confederate Slates.
2. The Secretary of the Treasury is here
by authorized, l>j- the consent of ihe Presi
dent of tile Confederate States, to cause to.
be prepared certificates of stocks or bond*
in such sums as liereiiaftcr mentioned, for
tho amount to bo borrowed as aforesaid, to
be signed by the Register of the Treasury-
ami scaled with the seal of the Treasury;:
and the said certificates of stocks or bonds-
shall be made payable at the expiration of,
ton years from the first day of September-
next; and the interest thereon shall 1m paid'
semi-annually, nt the rule of eight percent,
per annum, at tbe Treasury and nt such
other places as ie Secretary of the Treasu-
mav designate. And to the bonds which
shall be issued as aforesaid, shall be attach
ed coupons may be signed by officers ap
pointed for Ihe'purpose by the Secretary ot
of the Treasury. And the faith of the Con
federate States is hereby pledgsd.for the du*
payment of the principal and interest of the-’
said stocks and bonds.
3. At the expiration of five yoars from the
first day of September next, th* Confederate
States may pay up any portion of the bond*
or stocks, upon giving three months previous
public notice, at tho sent of Government, of
the particular stocks or bonds to he paid, and
the time and place of payment; and from
and after the time so appointed, no further
interest shall be paid on said stocks or bonds.
4. The certificates of the stocks and bond*
shall be issued in such form and for such,
amounts as may bo dotormined by the Secre
tary of tho Treasury, aud may bo assigned
or delivered under such regulations ns be
may establish. But nene of them shall b*
for a less sum than fifty dollars; and he shall-
report to Congress at its noxt session, a state
ment in detail of his proceedings, and th*
rate at which the loons may have been made
and all the exponsos attending tbe same.
5. From and after the first day of August,
there shall he levied, collectted and paid, a
duty of one eight of one cent per pound on all
cotton in the raw stato, exported from tho
Confederate 8tatos, which duty if hereby
specially pledged to tho due payment of in
terest and principal, of the loan provided
for iu this act, and tho Secretary of tl.e
Troaaurv is hereby authorised and required
3 Ying fund to carry into ef-
i JV*
to establish a sink
root the provisions ol this section: Provided,
however. That tlio interest of coupons, issued
under tho second section of this act, when
due shall be receivable in payment #f export
duty on oetten. Provided also, That when the
dobt and interest thereon, horcin authorized
to be contrated, shall be extinguished, or in
sinking tlio fund provided for that purpose
shall he adoquato to \ that *end, the said
export duty shall ocaee and determine.
marSOwtu
SHIRTS! SHIRTS!
Only $5 00 a dozen.
M ADE by th* Ladies' Benevolent Society
for the’benefit of th* poor, and sold at
LENS than cost.
For Fale nt Fort A Hargrove’s, A. G-
Fitncr’s. and ttoott A Harkin'’